Erudite Readers discussion

Just to let you guys know, For The Win is available to download for free ..

http://craphound.com/ftw/download/



Anyways, Let us know what you thought of it (:

I guess I will start. I am very impressed with this book. I was surprised to find it in the YA section of the public library, cause I'm not gonna lie, there were certain sections that I had to read more than once to understand. Specifically when the author is breaking down more abstract concepts of the world economy. It's refreshing that he doesn't "dumb it down" too much for the characters. I am someone who knows a bit about economics and almost nothing about MMPOG's? Is that right? But I find myself, surprisingly, keeping up and rooting for all the characters.
It's obvious that the story is headed for one of those galactic climaxes, but despite that, I am still chomping at the bit to see what happens. I also like the fact that the author doesn't seem to be afraid to use his characters to highlight abuse that is perpetrated against children throughout the world. So many authors back down from this kind of topic or portray children as if they are ignorant of the abuses being heaped on them. It's characters man!

Ooh, I like what I am hearing. Now I am more interested in reading it!!

I am reading it right now. I am about 80 pages in and still not so sure where the story is headed but it's interesting so far!

I just downloaded a kindle copy!

I'm shocked my library actually owns this book so I'm deff going to read it :) Karina how are you liking it?

Kevin do you want to read it together?

Um..Idk..I have so many books to read! "So many books,so little time" <3 but yeah I guess so.

Yeah me too! I have a huge ARC pile!

I haven't gotten too far into it (Been busy) but I am really interested in where it is headed. I am a bit surprised that it is considered YA!

Scott wrote: "Yeah me too! I have a huge ARC pile!"

Let's read it together soon! Why are you suprised it is considered ya?

Okay!

kevinjonaslover.♥ wrote: Why are you suprised it is considered ya?"

Because it discusses issues I didn't expect to find in a YA book, which I think is great actually! And like Leslie said up there, he doesn't dumb it down. I think it is interesting what the author did with the book though. (You'll see what I mean when you guy read it!)
Random: it is making me want to play some video games XD

I am still not done with it though. (Hopefully I can finish it tomorrow)

Right now my only complain is that he brings up a few different characters and I am getting confused but maybe it is because I keep taking long periods of time in between reading.


When do you guys plan to start it?

I'm not sure since I have so many books to read. Plus I need to get a copy from the library.

Oh, whenever you get to it, I can't wait to hear what you guys think. :P

I'll read it as soon as I finish an avalanche of books!

I finished this the other day. Made me cry. >.<

Really?

Yeah, the last 200(?) pages or so were sad!

The author lets you download his books online free of charge!
http://craphound.com/

That is awesome!